USS Nitze (DDG 94) is currently moored to the pier while serving as a constructed participant in Bold Alligator 2013. Bold Alligator 2013 is a multi-national, synthetic naval amphibious exercise designed to tra More
Sailors and Marines attached to the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 2, and the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade (2d MEB), joined together with coalition More
Nonlethal weapons employment and escalation-of-force operations are an integral part of military operations to prevent the loss-of-life while maintaining civil disorder. During the evolution, Royal Moroccan Arm More
U.S. Marines participating in the exercise Bold Alligator embark on the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) at its home port, Naval Operations Base Norfolk, VA, Oct. 22, 2014. Bold Alligator is a multi-national, synthetic na More
The USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) at its home port in preparation for exercise Bold Alligator, Naval Operations Base Norfolk, VA, Oct. 23, 2014. Bold Alligator is a multi-national, synthetic naval amphibious exercise d More
Vice Adm. Nora W. Tyson, Deputy Commander for U.S. Fleet Forces Command, speaks with Marines and Coalition forces assigned to 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) at a transition brief in support of exercise More
Maj. Gen. Richard L. Simcock, Commanding General, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB), presents a cake to Maj. Will Clarke, future operations planner with the British Royal Marines, celebrating their 350th b More
An SH-60 Seahawk sits on the flight deck of the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) in support of exercise Bold Alligator, off the eastern coast of the United States, Oct. 29, 2014. Exercise Bold Alligator is a multi-nationa More
A SH-60 Sea Hawk lands on the flight deck of the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) in support of exercise Bold Alligator 14, off the eastern coast of the United States, Oct. 31, 2014. Exercise Bold Alligator 14 is a multi- More
U.S. Marines participating in exercise Bold Alligator 14, offload supplies from a CH-53E Super Stallion on the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) off the eastern coast of the United States, Oct. 31, 2014. Exercise Bold Alli More
A CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 366, lands on the flight deck of the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) in support of exercise Bold Alligator 14, off the eastern coast of the Unite More
U.S. Marine Maj. Marcus J. Mainz, Future Operations planner with 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB), works with coalition forces on the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) during exercise Bold Alligator 14, off the easter More
Mexican Marine Alfredo Blanco-Santiago demonstrates weapon drills with his fellow service members on the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) during exercise Bold Alligator 14, off the eastern coast of the United States, Nov. More
Mexican Marines practice escalation of force training on the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) during exercise Bold Alligator 14, off the eastern coast of the United States, Nov. 1, 2014. Exercise Bold Alligator 14 is a mu More
U.S. Navy sailors perform maintenance on a Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC) vessel on the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) during exercise Bold Alligator 14, off the eastern coast of the United States, Nov. 1, 2014. Exe More
U.S. Marines perform maintenance on the flight deck of the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) in support of exercise Bold Alligator 14, off the eastern coast of the United States, Nov. 2, 2014. Exercise Bold Alligator 14 i More
Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., commandant of the Marine Corps, eats with U.S. Marines and Sailors aboard the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) during exercise Bold Alligator 14, Nov. 4, 2014. Dunford came aboard the Kearsarg More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen Richard L. Simcock, Commanding General, 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) speaks with participants of Exercise Bold Alligator 14, Nov. 10, 2014. Exercise Bold Alligator 14 is a mu More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade (2nd MEB) introduce themselves to Royal Moroccan Armed Forces service members during a two-week planning course as part of the initial phase of Exercise Africa More
A spouse volunteer with the Family Readiness Office helps check in participants for the II Marine Headquarters Group spouses event titled “In Their Boots,” more commonly known as Jane Wayne Day, aboard Camp Lej More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, prepare to lift a tent during the setup of the exercise control and command operations center in preparation for exercise African Lion 15 on Inezgane, Morocco More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, aide in setting up the exercise control and command operations center in preparation for exercise African Lion 15 on Inezgane, Morocco, April 29, 2015. Africa More
USNS 1st Lt. Jack Lummus, a cargo ship with Military Sealift Command, is docked at the port in Agadir, Morocco, for a Maritime Prepositioning Force offload, in preparation for exercise African Lion 15, May 7, 2 More
U.S. Marines and Sailors supporting Exercise African Lion 15, dry their clothes while living in a field environment at the military port of Agadir, Morocco, May 7, 2015. African Lion is a joint and combined exe More
U.S. Marine Corps 7-ton trucks are parked in column form waiting for a cab-rebuild, in preparation for Exercise African Lion 15 at the port in Agadir, Morocco, May 8, 2015. African Lion is a joint and combined More
U.S. Service members, members of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces, and multinational forces stand together in formation to receive a welcome brief during Exercise African Lion 15 at the Tifnit Training Center, T More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Richard L. Simcock, commanding general of Exercise African Lion 15 and 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, addresses U.S. Service members about Exercise African Lion 15, Inezgane, Moro More
U.S. Service members attached to various units supporting African Lion 15 spend the day clearing a lot full of rocks and weeds for Moroccan children to use for recreational activities, in Inezgane, Morocco, May More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Richard L. Simcock, center, commanding general of 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, poses for a photo before visiting senior leaders of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces during Exercis More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael A. Castelle, field radio operator, 8th Communication Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force, listens on the radio before accompanying senior leaders from U.S. Armed Forces, Roya More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Richard L. Simcock, front left, commanding general of Exercise African Lion 15 and 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, poses with senior leaders from U.S. Armed Forces, Royal Moroccan More
U.S. Marines with Combined Arms Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, unload a Light Armored Vehicle off a train as part of Exercise Cold Response 16 (CR16) at Hell, Norway, Feb. 20, More
Norwegian Soldiers unload a shipment of military equipment in preparation of Exercise Cold Response 16 (CR16) in Fibortangen, Norway, Feb. 21, 2016. CR 16 is a Norwegian invitational previously-scheduled exerci More
U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, prepare for a platoon assault drill on a range at Frigård, Norway, Feb. 22, 2016. CR 16 is a Norwegian invitational prev More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daniel Lemustundidor, scout sniper platoon, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, fires a M40 rifle while participating in Exercise Cold Response 16 at Frigård, Norway, More
Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment get a visit from Brig. Gen. Robert F. Castellvi, commander of II Marine Expeditionary Brigade, while moving into position for the Final Training Exercise of exerc More
(Left to right) U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Roy Kitchener, the commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 2, speaks with Brig. Gen. Robert F. Castellvi, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, during a More
U.S. Marines, Sailors, and D.O.D. civilian employees gather for the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Volunteer Appreciation Reception at the Marston Pavilion on Camp Lejeune, April 5, 2017. Letters of App More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Mark Brilakis, left, commander, Marine Corps Forces Command, embraces Brig. Gen. Michael E. Langley, deputy commanding general, II Marine Expeditionary Force, during a Bold Alligator More
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Jolynn Lee, (Top Center) wife of Maj. Jeffrey Lee, (Top Left) Marine Air-Ground Task Force planner for 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, is joined by her family for a group photo in front o More
Lance Cpl. Kody Holmes, a scout Marine with 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, acquires paint during a volunteer project in New Orleans, April 20, 2018. During Navy Week New Orleans, Marines and Sailors are dedic More
A group of U.S. Sailors pose for a picture aboard the USS Kearsarge during the Kearsarge Reception, April 22, 2018. Navy Week is an event that provides New Orleans a chance to witness maritime capabilities. (U. More
Members of the U.S. Navy Color Guard march on the colors during the opening ceremony of the USS Kearsarge Reception in New Orleans, April 22, 2018. The reception provided Marines and Sailors the opportunity to More
U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade play music during the Louisiana Seafood Cook-off in New Orleans, Louisiana, April 22, 2018. The cook-off provided Marines and Sailors the opportunity to show th More
Lt. Gen. Rex McMillian, the commanding general of Marine Forces Reserve, speaks to the Marines and Sailors during a concert in New Orleans, La., April 23, 2018. The bands were given the opportunity to perform i More
Lance Cpl. Colin Mcaninch, a military working dog (MWD) handler with 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, adjusts the collar on a MWD during ship tours aboard the USS Kearsarge, April 24, 2018. Navy Week New Orlean More
An old ammo bunker sits in the woods of the Woodlands Trail, Louisiana, preserved for future generations to learn about the past, April, 28, 2018. U.S. Marines and Sailors spent the morning during Navy Week wor More
U.S Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Michael E. Langley passes the colors to Col. John P. Sullivan Jr., during the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) relinquishment of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 23, More
Sgt. Thadius I. Sawyer, an intelligence analysis specialist with 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, poses for a photo on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 10, 2020. “If you don’t have anything to do, find something,” sai More
Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Forward and Sailors with 6th Fleet discuss communication integration between Marine Corps and Navy systems during Maritime Preposition Force Exercise 20 at U.S. Naval More
Maj. Gen. Stephen Neary, II Marine Expeditionary Force deputy commanding general, and Rear Adm. Matthew A. Zirkle, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa chief of staff, discuss Navy and Marine Corps expeditionary cap More
Marines and Sailors with II Marine Expeditionary Force Forward pose for a group photo during Maritime Prepositioning Exercise 20 at U.S. Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy, Feb. 19, 2020. MPFEX 20 demonstrate More
Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Forward and Sailors with Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples renovate a section of the Enrico Fermi Scientific High School during a NSA Naples hosted community relatio More
Marines and Sailors with II Marine Expeditionary Force Forward gather to commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima during Maritime Prepositioning Force Exercise 20 at U.S. Naval Support Activity Nap More
Sailors and Marines attached to the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 2, and the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade (2d MEB), joined together with Navy part More
USS Nitze (DDG 94), left front, and USS Anzio (CG 98), right front, are currently moored beside USS Bainbridge (DDG 96), back right, and USS Stout (DDG 55), back left while serving as constructed participants i More
A multinational brigade of military policemen comprised Royal Moroccan soldiers, U.S. Marines, soldiers and airmen stage prior to walking to the designated training range for scheduled nonlethal weapons enforce More
Maj. Will Clarke, future operations planner with the British Royal Marines, presents a plaque to Maj. Gen. Richard L. Simcock, Commanding General, 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB), on the USS Kearsarge (LH More
A Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC) vessel, departs from the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) in support of exercise Bold Alligator, off the eastern coast of the United States, Oct. 30, 2014. Exercise Bold Alligator is a More
A group of Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC) vessels prepared to embark on the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) in support of exercise Bold Alligator off the eastern coast of the United States, Oct. 29, 2014. Exercise Bo More
A CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 366, takes off from the flight deck of the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) in support of exercise Bold Alligator 14, off the eastern coast of the More
AH-1Z Super Cobras lands on the flight deck of the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) in support of exercise Bold Alligator 14, off the eastern coast of the United States, Oct. 31, 2014. Exercise Bold Alligator 14 is a mult More
An AH-1Z Super Cobra lands on the flight deck of the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) in support of exercise Bold Alligator 14, off the eastern coast of the United States, Oct. 31, 2014. Exercise Bold Alligator 14 is a mu More
Mexican Marines receive training on the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) during exercise Bold Alligator 14, off the eastern coast of the United States, Nov. 1, 2014. Exercise Bold Alligator 14 is a multi-national, synthet More
U.S. Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Marines 6th Regiment, perform a weapons check on the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) during exercise Bold Alligator 14, off the eastern coast of the United States, Nov. 1, 2014. Exerci More
U.S. Marine 2nd Lt. Adam Casey teaches Mexican Marines safety precautions in the event of an emergency on the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) during exercise Bold Alligator 14, off the eastern coast of the United States More
Participants of the II Marine Headquarters Group spouses event titled “In Their Boots,” more commonly known as Jane Wayne Day, learn how to file into a military formation aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April, 17, 2 More
U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Tracy E. Naylor, far right, operations chief, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, works with a group of Marines to setup the exercise control and command operations center in More
The dockside storage silos painted with the Moroccan flag serves as a landmark at the port of Agadir, Morocco; U.S. Service members supporting Combined Joint Task Force African Lion 15 use the port to receive e More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Transportation Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conduct a cab-rebuild of a 7-ton truck, in preparation for Exercise African Lion 15 at the port in Agadir, Morocco, May 8, 201 More
U.S. Service members, members of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces, and multinational forces stand together in formation to receive a welcoming brief during Exercise African Lion 15 at the Tifnit Training Center, More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Allison C. Camp, cyber network specialist, Combat Logistics Battalion 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, aids in clearing a lot full of rocks and weeds for Moroccan children to use for recrea More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Howard L. Kreamer, sergeant major, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, on board a flight to Ben Guerir to visit senior leaders of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces during Exercise Africa More
A senior leader from the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces (FAR) walks across a flight line to get on a U.S. Marine Corps V-22 Osprey with other members of the FAR, U.S. Armed Forces, and multinational forces, during More
U.S. Marines attached to India Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, fly an Unmanned Arial Vehicle (UAV) Raven over a range at Frigård, Norway, Feb. 22, 2016. CR 16 is a Norwegian i More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daniel Lemustundidor, scout sniper platoon, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, fires an M40 rifle while participating in Exercise Cold Response 16 at Frigård, Norway More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. John Love, commanding general, 2nd Marine Division (2d MARDIV), shakes hands with an award recipient before the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) Volunteer Appreciation Receptio More
Royal Navy Vice Admiral Benjamin J Key, left, fleet commander, United Kingdom, shakes hands with another distinguished guest during a Bold Alligator observance, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 25, 2017. Bold Alligator More
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – The Lee family holds hands in prayer before dinner in their home at Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 10, 2018. Jolynn Lee, (Back Left) wife of Maj. Jeffrey Lee, (Right) Marine Air-Ground Task Forc More
ASC. Brandon Mccray, a Sailor with the Expeditionary Strike Group 2 paints a wall during a volunteer project in support of Navy Week in New Orleans, April 20, 2018. During Navy Week New Orleans, Marines and Sai More
U.S. Marines, Sailors and civilians stand aboard the flight deck elevator aboard USS Kearsarge to watch a fireworks display during the Kearsarge Reception, April 22, 2018. Navy Week New Orleans showcases Navy a More
Sergeant Scott Meadows, a food service specialist with 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, prepares ingredients during the Louisiana Seafood Cook-off in New Orleans, Louisiana, April 22, 2018. The cook-off provide More
Sailors from the Royal Canadian Navy watch the opening of the USS Kearsarge Reception in New Orleans, April 22, 2018. The reception provided Marines and Sailors the opportunity to show the community who we are, More
Lt. Gen. Rex McMillian, the commanding general of Marine Forces Reserve, speaks to CWO2 DeMarius Jackson (left), the band officer with Marine Forces Reserve Band, and Lt. Luslaida Barbosa (right), the director More
Jockey, a military working dog with 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, bites a toy during Navy Week ship tours aboard the USS Kearsarge, April 24, 2018. Navy Week New Orleans showcases Navy and Marine Corps warfi More
A U.S. Sailor cleans overgrown vines and brush off of an ammo storage bunker dating back to World War II during Navy Week at Woodlands Trail, Louisiana, April 23, 2018. During Navy Week New Orleans, Marines and More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Michael E. Langley prepares to be promoted during the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) relinquishment of command ceremony on Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 23, 2018. Langley, outgoin More
Maj. Gen. Stephen Neary, II Marine Expeditionary Force deputy commanding general, observes Marines with II MEF Forward and Sailors with 6th Fleet rehearse distributed command and control procedures during Marit More
Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Forward and Sailors with Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples pull weeds during a NSA Naples hosted community relations project at Enrico Fermi Scientific High School i More